Mr President, my distinguished colleagues:
Today, January 24, has been declared by Malacañang as the “Philippine Tropical Fabrics Day.” The objective is to increase awareness on the use of indigenous fibers and fabrics. Proclamation No. 86 is the government’s recognition of the importance of promoting our nation’s rich resources, particularly our indigenous fibers and fabrics through the implementation of Republic Act 9242, or the Philippine Tropical Fabrics Law, which this representation authored in our first term. This measure intends to […]
SENATOR LOREN LEGARDA HAS ENCOURAGED ILONGGOS TO USE THEIR TALENT, RICH CULTURE AND HISTORY AS INSTRUMENTS FOR PROGRESS AND DEVELOPMENT.
Legarda, during her visit to the Province of Iloilo, said that with weaving, eco-tourism and cultural tourism, the province can achieve further economic growth and development while, at the same time, they are also able to preserve their heritage and protect the environment.
“Weaving is a traditional industry in Iloilo, and also in other provinces, that we should eagerly promote […]
SENATOR LOREN LEGARDA HAS ENCOURAGED ILONGGOS TO USE THEIR TALENT, RICH CULTURE AND HISTORY AS INSTRUMENTS FOR PROGRESS AND DEVELOPMENT.
Legarda, during her visit to the Province of Iloilo, said that with weaving, eco-tourism and cultural tourism, the province can achieve further economic growth and development while, at the same time, they are also able to preserve their heritage and protect the environment.
“Weaving is a traditional industry in Iloilo, and also in other provinces, that we should eagerly promote […]
SENATOR LOREN LEGARDA TODAY ENCOURAGED LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS (LGUS) TO FOLLOW THE EXAMPLE OF THE ILOILO CITY GOVERNMENT IN PUTTING UP RAINWATER HARVESTING FACILITIES IN ITS BARANGAYS AS PART OF ITS WATER CONSERVATION PROGRAM.
Legarda said that putting up such system would help address the country’s water shortage problem, particularly during the summer season, while making use of the excessive water brought by the rains during the wet season.
“Water is a very precious resource. We have been experiencing water […]
SENATOR LOREN LEGARDA TODAY PUSHED FOR THE PASSAGE OF A MEASURE THAT WOULD STRENGTHEN THE CURRENT ANTI-TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS ACT (RA 9208).
Legarda said that there is a pressing need to amend the current law because an estimated 2,000 Filipinos continue to fall prey into trafficking each year.
“Trafficking in Persons is a complex problem and its full dimensions are hard to measure. Furthermore, trafficking modes and patterns continue to evolve over time as perpetrators of the crime seek to […]
